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Holtsville Energy Storage has filed a lawsuit against Suffolk County following the Health Services Department's denial of their proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) due to environmental concerns. Local residents, including Alan Zederbaum, express worries about potential fire hazards and toxic contamination of drinking water.

Retired firefighter Raymond D'Angelo highlights the risks associated with lithium batteries, advocating for stronger regulations before advancing such technology. The proposed project site is located at Morris Avenue and Expressway Drive South.